Tendering and Estimation Manager

Job Description

Kanadevia Inova is seeking an experienced Tendering and Estimation Manager to join our Systems & Service Solutions team based in Hinckley, Leicestershire. Hybrid working available, occasional travel required. Immediate start available.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in developing competitive tenders for service, maintenance and systems solutions within the energy and environmental sectors. Working closely with technical, commercial and operational teams, you will manage the tendering process from initial contract review through to bid submission and commercial negotiations, ensuring proposals are commercially competitive, compliant and aligned with client requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyse contract requirements, technical specifications and commercial conditions to develop compliant and competitive service and systems solutions.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders, suppliers and external vendors to obtain quotations, develop technical proposals and build accurate cost estimates.
• Lead the internal bid review and approval process, ensuring commercial governance and company procedures are followed throughout.
• Prepare and submit high-quality tender documentation in accordance with company standards and client requirements.
• Support commercial negotiations with clients through to contract award, building strong relationships and contributing to successful business growth.

Please note that this list is not exhaustive. Duties and responsibilities may evolve in line with business needs and the ongoing development of the Systems & Service Solutions business.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in tendering, estimating, bid management or commercial roles within engineering, industrial services, energy, utilities or related sectors.
• Strong organisational and coordination skills with the ability to manage multiple tenders and deadlines simultaneously.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and influencing skills with the ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong analytical skills with experience preparing cost estimates, analysing commercial data and monitoring performance metrics.
• Fluent written and spoken English is essential. Additional language skills would be advantageous.

Additional Information

• Pension up to 10% employer contribution, life assurance 4x salary, disability insurance
• Private medical and dental insurance
• 24 days annual leave per annum
• Team-oriented working atmosphere in an international Green Tech Company

For HR agencies: Please note that we do not accept applications coming from agencies. Thank you.